Over 70% of Utah's wildfires are human-caused this year. These are some of the usual suspects

South Korean official honors Utah veterans, remains confident in strong US relationship

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A senior South Korean official in Utah this week doesn't expect much change in the long-standing relationship between his country and the United States regardless of who occupies the White House after the November election.

A recount just became more likely in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recount in the 2nd Congressional District primary race between Rep. Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins just got more likely as Maloy continues to hang onto her lead.

3 families displaced, pets missing after apartment building fire in Sunset

Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted July 3 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation continues after a two-alarm apartment fire Wednesday morning in Sunset.

Person extricated from vehicle flown to hospital after Washington County crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was airlifted in serious condition after a multivehicle crash in Washington County.

Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'

Nandita Bose, Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated July 3 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during a call with campaign staff on Wednesday and insisted in meetings with Democratic lawmakers and governors that he is fit for reelection despite his shaky debate performance last week.

Election returns are not public records, Lt. Gov. Henderson tells county clerks

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Wednesday advised county clerks that cast vote records and other election materials are not public records.

As NIL landscape shifts around college athletics, BYU evaluating options with official collective

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Royal Blue Collective, the officially licensed collective of BYU, has been in the process of what the organization calls "high-level, collaborative conversations" with the university.

Review: 'Despicable Me 4' is a great family trip to the movies

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Despicable Me 4" isn't brilliant and doesn't hit the heights of the first film, but it's far better than the third and holds its own with the second.

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12-year-old raises thousands for New Lehi Fire Station at Code Red Car Show

Kathleen Clove, KSL Cars  |  Posted July 3 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 12-year-old Utah car show organizer Abel Bringhurst, the third time's the charm. His Code Red Car Show in Lehi, held June 29, drew in about 2,000 attendees and raised $12,441, thanks to a matching donation from Young Living.

Jordan School District is 1 of 3 US districts honored for use of technology in education

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jordan School District received the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award for demonstrating effectiveness and innovation through technology.

West Valley man charged with trading drugs, alcohol for sex with teens

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 3 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday with aggravated sexual exploitation of a child.

New Utah HC defenseman says it will be 'special' to be part of a new NHL franchise

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Marino says team is 'sending message' it wants to compete with offseason moves.

17-year-old boy charged as adult in shooting death of southern Utah neighbor

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with aggravated murder in the weekend shooting death of a man who lived in his same southern Utah apartment complex.

3rd man arrested in shooting death outside a Salt Lake warehouse party

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 3 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested a third man in connection with a fatal Salt Lake shooting on May 26. He has a brother convicted of murder and another brother charged with murder.

Supreme Court decision upends Biden administration's rules for EVs and emissions

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came across as "a little arrogant" as a member of the executive branch addressing the legislative branch when he was responding to questions about federal government spending.

Have You Seen This? Playtime is serious business

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Playtime can be fun for both the kids and the parents. This dad shows how to do playtime right.

Popular Lake Powell ferry service returns after low waters kept it docked for 3 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular ferry that significantly reduces the travel time between two major Lake Powell destination areas is set to make its long-awaited return.

VP Harris top choice to replace Biden in election race if he steps aside, sources say

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted July 3 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his reelection campaign, according to seven senior sources at the Biden campaign, the White House and the Democratic National Committee.

Texas man charged in Utah with trying to arrange sex with a child

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man is facing charges of human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Utah and accused of trying to arrange a meeting with an undercover officer's fictitious daughter.